Safi (MASFI)

The port is well sheltered both geographically as well as by a breakwater, 1,817m in length. The port has in recent times become an important terminal for the export of crushed gypsum. The main products handled are: Imports: Sulphur, potash, ammonia, petcoke and cereals. Exports: Phosphoric acid, phosphate, gypsum, barite, zinc and clinkers.

Summer.

Safi is situated on the Atlantic coast of Morocco, 250km S of Casablanca, 300km N of Agadir and is also the nearest port to Marrakech, 157km.

LOA 228.99m, beam 36m, 81,886DWT

Approx 6,000,000t of cargo and 1,000 vessels handled annually.

Anchorage can be obtained 0.8nm SW of the head of Grande Jetee, the main breakwater, in a depth of approx 24.0m. The anchorage does not provide protection from W'ly winds or swells. Although entirely open to W winds, rade de Safi affords good anchorages during the summer months when the sea is usually fairly smooth. Prohibited anchorage: Anchoring is prohibited within the white sector of the direction light.

A sector light for the approach to the harbour entrance is situated on the N side of Jetee Transversal Nord, 0.5nm SSE of Sidi Bou Zid. The light is exhibited from a white tower, 8m in height, painted with black bands. The white sector, bearing between 097° and 103°, leads towards the entrance of the harbour. Leading lights which lead into the harbour when in line bearing 150°, are exhibited from Mole Oblique. Front light: Situated on the N corner of the mole. Rear light: Situated on a freezer building, 0.08nm SSE. The entrance to the harbour is 180m in width and has a least depth of 8.0m at the entrance.

BA 862, 3132. Admiralty Pilot NP1, NP286(3).

Coastguard service is carried out by units of the Royal Marines. The port waters are controlled by the Maritime Police.

1025.

Compulsory for merchant and fishing vessels over 100GT and arranged through agent. Pilotage is optional for naval vessels. Pilot boards 0.5nm W of the main breakwater head. In bad weather pilot boards inside the breakwater. Berthing is only available during daylight hours, unberthing is available 24 hours. Vessels should send ETA 7 days, 48 and 24 hours prior to arrival.

Light - 12m in height, tower white metal frame green top, head of Grande Jetee. White tomb - 97.5m high, 1.25nm Se of Pointee de la Tour Light structure. Chimney - 0.75nm NNE of Point Rouazzi. Grain Silos - Base of Mole Oblique. Water tower - 0.75nm ESE of silos.

Berthing is during day time only, night departure is by arrangement and dependent on the prevailing weather conditions. Due to limited turning circle for max length vessels, particularly when other vessels berthed, both anchors should be ready to let go and engine on instant response time when berthing.

Range springs 2.6m, neaps 1.3m.

There are 3 tugs, 2 x 1,800hp and 1 x 1,475hp and also 2 mooring boats available. Tugs are available from the Direction d'Exploitation du Port de SAFI, ODEP-SAFI, Marine Division. Tugs meet vessel just inside breakwater, 2 tugs for large vessels, using ships lines.

Prevailing winds: NNE'ly (summer) occasionally reaching gale force during the afternoon, SW-NW'ly (winter). A W'ly swell can cause a scend in the harbour area, and extra hawsers should be laid out. It is however, exceptional for a vessel to have to put to sea.

SAFI 32°18.74'N 9°15.13'W UNCTAD LOCODE: MA SFI ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 48/18 French Bulletin 44/18, (RSDRA2018000273295), 48/18 ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

There is a port and coast radio station. VHF: Port: Ch 16, 09, 10, 11 and 12. Callsign "Semaphore Safi". Pilots: Ch 16 and 12.

All Customs and Immigration formalities have are carried out on arrival of the vessel.

ETA to be advised at least 7 days prior to arrival and confirmed 48 and 24 hours prior to arrival in the roadstead. Health: ..... 1. Crew List 2. International Maritime Health Declaration 3. Vaccination List (in some cases) 4. Animal/Pets Declaration Customs: 1. Crew List 2. Passenger List 3. Crew Effects Declaration 4. Bond Declaration 5. Ship's Stores Declaration 6. Arm and Ammunition List 7. Narcotics List Immigration: 1. Crew List 2. Passenger List 3. Stowaways Declaration Port Control: ETA's must be sent via agent at least 48 hours prior to arrival in the roadstead stating if dangerous cargo (class & IMO No) onboard or not. ..... 1. Crew List 2. Entry/Departure Declaration 3. Copy of International Tonnage Certificate 4. Ship's Particulars 5. Copy of Manifest 6. Loading Plan (if various cargo onboard) 7. Copy of Check List (if chemicals on vessel) Other authorities may visit the ship, Marine Marchande (state control), Gendarmerie Maritime or District du Port.

As per international rules.

Pollution of any kind is forbidden.

Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Certificates can be issued.

NOR to be arranged through agent.